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Whether you’re a local resident or planning for an upcoming vacation, never miss out on the fun events in Clear Lake, Iowa! Enjoy fun all year long, from 5K races and car shows to the Color the Wind kite festival, 4th of July festival, Harvest Festival, Thursdays on Main, Christmas by the Lake, and more.

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Events You’ll Only Find in Clear Lake

The residents and visitors enjoy the unique events found in Clear Lake. Click on an event below to learn more about all the excitement and fun you’ll experience. Come celebrate with us!

Featured Events

In Clear Lake, there are all kinds of events to enjoy throughout the year. Check out Color the Wind, which is known as the Midwest’s largest and most colorful winter kite festival. Celebrate the 4th of July with our large festival, parade, craft show, and fireworks display. Enjoy everything Clear Lake’s Main Avenue during Thursdays on Main in the summer or at the annual fall Harvest Festival. Immerse yourself in holiday traditions with Christmas by the Lake. There are also other fun things to do throughout the year, like 5K races, car shows, live music, and so much more.

Color the Wind Kites in the Sky

Color the Wind

February 17, 2024

Earth Day Event Kid with a Globe

Earth Day

April 18 - 20, 2024

Clear Lake Triathlon Swimmers in Water

TRI Clear Lake

May 25, 2024

Clear Lake Thursday on Main Live Music

Thursdays on Main

Starting May 30, 2024

Clear Lake's 4th of July Fireworks

4th of July

July 3-7, 2024

Adults Enjoying the Clear Lake Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival

October 5, 2024

Christmas on the Lake Ornaments on Display

Christmas by the Lake

December 7, 2024

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Clear Lake Events This Week

Clear Lake Events This Week

Clear Lake Events Thursday, March 14 – Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Luck of the Iowish! Where to find traditional Irish fare this week at the lake: Sunday, March 17 Irish Stew at St. Patrick's Church, 11am-2pm (see below for more details) Corned Beef & Cabbage at...

Discover Clear Lake Winter Activities

Discover Clear Lake Winter Activities

10 Fun Things to do in Clear Lake in February   We know you were eagerly anticipating Color the Wind on February 17th along with us, but the unpredictable ice conditions had other plans. While the kites may not be soaring, let's turn this unexpected twist into an...

Harvest Festival 2023

Harvest Festival 2023

That’s a Wrap! BY: RACHEL WUMKES Downtown Clear Lake was a buzz of activity last Saturday as the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce held the 19th annual Harvest Festival.  This premier signature event brings together everything we love about fall.  Almost 12,000...

The Time Has Come… to Start Planning for Harvest Festival!

The Time Has Come… to Start Planning for Harvest Festival!

Best. Day. Ever. BY: RACHEL WUMKES It seems like a bit of a difficult concept to grasp, given that I seemed to blink and summer disappeared.  Still, the fact remains... our beloved Harvest Festival is just around the corner! It’s time to start planning, friends.  Have...

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